Staying Focused During Your Dutch Oven Cooking Experience
Yes… you can bring your phone.
But during class time… it’s not the priority.
👉 This is a hands-on, real-world training environment. You’ll get more out of it when you’re fully present.
🔥 THE SIMPLE RULE
✔ Cell phones are allowed ✔ Must be on silent during class ✔ Use only when appropriate
👉 Respect the learning environment.
🧭 WHEN YOU CAN USE YOUR PHONE
✔ During free time ✔ On breaks ✔ For photos (when safe and appropriate) ✔ In emergencies
We get it… you’ll want pictures. That’s part of it.
⚠️ WHEN NOT TO USE YOUR PHONE
🚫 During active cooking instruction 🚫 While working with fire, coals, or equipment 🚫 When the group is actively engaged 🚫 If it distracts you or others
👉 Fire + distraction = bad combo.
🧭 STEP-BY-STEP: HOW TO HANDLE YOUR PHONE
Step 1: Put your phone on silent before class starts Step 2: Keep it put away during instruction Step 3: Take photos only when it’s safe Step 4: Step away if you need to take a call Step 5: Stay present with the group
Simple. Respectful. Easy to follow.
📸 ABOUT PHOTOS & VIDEOS
✔ You’re welcome to take photos ✔ Capture your experience ✔ Share your journey
👉 Just don’t let it take you out of the moment.
💬 REAL TALK
You didn’t come all this way to stare at your phone.
You came to:
✔ Learn something real ✔ Work with your hands ✔ Be part of something different
Put the phone down… and you’ll feel the difference.
❌ WHAT NOT TO DO
🚫 Don’t be scrolling during class 🚫 Don’t interrupt instruction for calls/texts 🚫 Don’t record others without respect
